The Bear Share Show

We all think of Bias as something obvious, however, most of the time it can be subtle and take some time to unlearn. In this episode, I speak with Zane Landin about how Bias affects both our everyday lives and the workplace. For more on Zane Landin, follow him on social media. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ Author profile on Entrepreneur: https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/zane-landin PositiveVibes Magazine: https://positivevibesmag.com/ PositiveVibes Magazine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivevibesmag/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

May is officially Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is finally starting to get the recognition it deserves as far as treatment, but there are still stigmas that prevent people from being aware of and seeking help for their issues. Unfortunately, LGTBQ individuals are at higher risk for developing mental illnesses. You cannot get better if you don't know that you may have an illness. Together with my friend Colin Denton, we break down some of our experiences with mental illnesses, from how it affects us everyday as well as how we work to overcome it. If you feel you may need help, consult a therapist or your doctor. They can provide the best guidance for mental health care.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

It's summer! Summer means fun times with friends and going to events around the country. That being said, it is still important to pay attention to your health, and this summer 2022 we have to watch out for Monkey Pox. But, what is Monkey Pox? How concerned should you be, and what can you do to protect yourself and be able to still enjoy your summer? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

It's summer! Summer means fun times with friends and going to events around the country. That being said, it is still important to pay attention to your health, and this summer 2022 we have to watch out for Monkey Pox. But, what is Monkey Pox? How concerned should you be, and what can you do to protect yourself and be able to still enjoy your summer? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

What does it mean to be a people pleaser? Are you a people pleaser? In this episode, I a fellow people pleaser, break down what it means to be a people pleaser and share some tips and thoughts on how to rethink this behavior. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

What does it mean to be a people pleaser? Are you a people pleaser? In this episode, I a fellow people pleaser, break down what it means to be a people pleaser and share some tips and thoughts on how to rethink this behavior.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

In the opening episode of Season 2, The Bear Share Show has been upgraded to video! Join your host, Andre Metoyer, as he interviews returning guest, and new TBSS producer, Jake Briscoe about the ups-and-downs of navigating long distance relationships. SUBSCRIBE and WATCH The Bear Share Show every other Thursday at youtube.com/TheBearShareShow LISTEN to us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBearShareShow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebearshareshow/ FOLLOW the hosts! Andre Metoyer: Twitter - @andrebig_4 / Instagram - @andrebig4 Jake Briscoe: Twitter - @zeroun1v3rse / Instagram - @zeroun1v3rse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

In the opening episode of Season 2, The Bear Share Show has been upgraded to video! Join your host, Andre Metoyer, as he interviews returning guest, and new TBSS producer, Jake Briscoe about the ups-and-downs of navigating long distance relationships. SUBSCRIBE and WATCH The Bear Share Show every other Thursday at youtube.com/TheBearShareShow LISTEN to us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBearShareShow FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebearshareshow/ FOLLOW the hosts! Andre Metoyer: Twitter - @andrebig_4 / Instagram - @andrebig4 Jake Briscoe: Twitter - @zeroun1v3rse / Instagram - @zeroun1v3rse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Thank you everyone for your support of The Bear Share Show! Reflecting on Season 1, I am so grateful for the support and topics discussed on the show. The purpose of the show is to bring light and discuss common issues many of us have in the LBGTQ community, Bear Community, and the general world we live in today. I have had many heartwarming messages of people really identifying with the topics, and that means the world to me. Thank you all for being so amazing and stay tuned soon for Season 2! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

We often associate the holidays with family and fun festivities, but not everyone shares that same experience. Many people in the LGBTQ community are sadly disconnected from their blood families, and can often find the holidays to be stressful and/or depressing. This is why you will tend to see members of the LGBTQ community form what are called "Chosen Families". Together with my guest host Adam Barkhouse, we discuss what a Chosen family is, why they are formed, and how they can make the holidays feel like they are intended to be. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Why are we so hard on ourselves? Why do we shame ourselves so much on our bodies? Who says we cannot be happy until we are perfectly at our desired body? Let's let go of the needless shame, and strive to be the best we can be. We feel constantly less than and it simply isn't healthy. In this episode, my friend Patrick Scott and I discuss the challenges we face in our minds when it comes to shame and our bodies while discussing ways we can push through it to achieve our goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

When driving a car, we focus and pay attention to what is in front of us to avoid accidents. It is so routine we don't think about it, as it makes sense to watch what is in front of you when we are moving forward. Why is this concept so difficult to apply to our lives and goals? How can overcome insecurity, frustrations, fear, the past, and indecisiveness about what we want? In a world full of distractions it can be so easy to be knocked off course from our goals. In this episode, I reflect on some recent experiences and encourage you to think about what you want, stay focused, and not be distracted, as we close out this year and enter soon into another.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Break ups are a natural part of dating and while they can help us grow as people, there is no denying they suck. In this episode special guest Tyler Anderson, speaks about his recent break up and how he has been able to learn and move past it.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

We are constantly told to be healthy and watch out for heart and brain related issues. While important, we as a Bear and LGBTQIA community don't talk enough about the health of our other organs. In this episode my special guest Phil Forte and I, break down why it is important to pay attention to your other organs, such as your liver and kidneys, as well as what role you can play to help others as an organ donor. For more information on how to be an Organ Donor, visit www.organdonor.gov. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Many gay Asian Americans struggle coming out as being gay often goes against cultural beliefs and practices. Unfortunately, this leave many feeling lost, alone, and depressed. In this episode, my friend William Vuong shares his incredible and vulnerable story of how coming out affected his relationships with his family, his mental health, and his ability to give advice to those finding themselves in a similar situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Body Dysmorphia affects a large number of people that have extreme body image issues. While we mostly associate this condition with women, gay men and yes, even gay bears, are just as likely to experience body dysmorphia as well. I sadly am no exception as body dysmorphia has plagued my life. In this episode, Jake Briscoe a former strongman competitor, and I break down what it means to have body dysmorphia, why we develop it, and what we hope to see change for people and how they look at their bodies in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Body Image Issues are something I am sadly no stranger to. It doesn't matter how much I weigh, or how often I exercise, negative self image is something that I have struggled with my whole life. Sadly, it turns out I am by far not the only one to experience this. Body image issues are universal and heavily prevalent in the LGBTQ and Bear communities, and it is something that should be discussed more openly and freely. With that in mind, this is Part 1 of my Body Image series, where I go into detail about my own body image issues, with an explanation into why I developed them, and how I am working through them. The point is many of us have body image concerns, but we aren't alone, and perhaps together we can find ways to get support to overcome them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

What is "Toxic Masculinity"? Why is it so terrible, yet sadly so common? In this episode I am joined with the beloved Jeremy Morse, where we dive into Toxic Masculinity and how we as a gay and bear community strive to do and be better. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

In the world of social media there are social media influencers, but what does that mean and how does someone become one? In this episode Nathan Piland, a real social media influencer and recording artist, gives us a behind the scenes look at the "glamourous" life of social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Now that people are going back to the gay bars and Pride is here, why not get a closer look at what it is like to work at a bear bar. In this episode, my special guest host Randy Pulley and I discuss the bear nightlife scene. Listen as we talk about Go Go Dancing, working at the bar, Pride, post Covid-19 nightlife and if gay bars will even still need to be be around in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Now that we are all coming out of quarantine, and states/venues are reopening, it is no surprise that the Bears will come out of hibernation and party once again! Seeing friends and reconnecting is something everyone is looking forward to. The good news is that 2021 is not even close to being over, and with summer around the corner, we can now focus on the future and the many events that are still on the calendar! In this episode, I am joined with my friend William Crawford as we break down the upcoming big Bear events as well as the larger scale main gay events still to come in 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Video games have become such an integral part of modern society and it plays such a huge impact on many LGBTQ people as well as many others who grew up with them. Together with my friend Stevie Larsen, we discuss our history with video games, discuss if they are only for children, and through the eyes of Stevie, we will see how video games impacted him so much he has made a career out of it. While you may not think so at first, with further explanation, you may just realize that you too are part of the larger gaming community and are in fact yourself a "Gay-mer". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Chasers are a subgroup found within the Bear community, which itself is a subgroup of the larger LGBTQ Community. Despite the general inclusivity of the Bear world, Chasers unfortunately often feel left out. In this episode I get to further explore what it means to be a Chaser through the eyes of my good friend James King, while at the same time realizing, that Bears and Chasers have far more in common than we may think. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Life can be hard, but it is not worth letting you pass by. If you feel frustrated, unhappy and generally stuck in life, you may in a "rut". Ruts are NOT EASY to get out of, I know I have been there, BUT I have been able to escape it and move forward into a new life chapter. I am not an expert, but in this Episode, I hope to break down what it feels like to be in a rut and give some support as to how one can overcome it.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

The LGBTQ Community is generally very accepting, but unfortunately nothing is perfect. Despite the general sense of inclusion the LGBTQ Community hopes to provide, racism and ignorance can still disappointingly be found within it. Even the Bear Community is no exception. Together with my special guest host Dave Rodriguez, we both will discuss our experiences with racism, as two people of color within the LGBTQ and Bear communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Coming out usually sucks, but it doesn't always have to. Regardless of the outcome, coming out can be terrifying and it involves all sorts of emotions. Here is my story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

I mentioned that I was a gay Bear, but what is that? Together special guest host Joe Martone and I break down what being a bear means, how we learned of it, what it means to us, and where we hope the community goes in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support

Just a modern-day regular dude who also happens to be a gay bear. It amazes me how alone most of us feel, but we all surprisingly have more in common than you'd think. While most topics will be LGBTQ related, not all will as no topic off limits. This podcast hopes to discuss real topics, and break down social misconceptions, all while at the same time showing us all how similar we really are. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support